Another term for a bruise is:

A) ecchymosis.
B) leukoderma.
C) keloid.
D) petechiae.


A
Explanation:
A) Correct.
B) Leukoderma is white patches of skin.
C) A keloid is an overgrown scar.
D) Petechiae are small pinpoint hemorrhagic spots on the skin.

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